BI2S128 - Career Progression 01 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: BI2S128
Module Title: Career Progression
Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
Faculty Group: Biological and Forensic Sciences
Faculty Sub Group: Biological Science
Module Leader: Rachel Perry
Module Team: Rhiannon Stundon, Katie Davies, Theona Aristidou, Rhian Jones, Paul Jones
First Intended Intake: SEP 2025 Final Year of Intake: 2026
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 5
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100270 - medical sciences
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 1
Valid From 01 Sep 2025
Valid To 31 Aug 2027

Module Aims

To enable the Student Veterinary Nurse to explore career progression alternatives, rather than becoming a Registered Veterinary Nurse.

Content Summary

This module will enable the student to prepare personal statements and resumes and develop effective job applications and interview techniques.

The content of this module will be applied across all domains of veterinary nursing practice and includes: Demonstrating awareness of animal welfare and maintaining a safe and sustainable environment.

Upholding the principles set out by the RCVS Code of Professional Conduct for Veterinary Nurses.

Preparation towards the practical examinations in the following domains: medication administration, bandaging, handling, infection control, pharmacy.

The RCVS Day One Competences and Day One Skills for Veterinary Nurses are the minimum essential requirements that all student veterinary nurses are expected to have met in order to join the RCVS Register of Veterinary Nurses. Further information can be found at www.rcvs.org.uk

The content of this module will cover the following RCVS Day One Competences: 1, 4-5, 7-9, 12-14, 17, 24-26, 35.

The content of this module will cover the following RCVS Day One Skills for Veterinary Nurses: 1.1-1.2, 2.1-2.3, 2.7, 2.9-2.11, 3.1-3.5, 4.5- 4.12, 7.1-7.3, 8.3-8.4.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 8
Seminar 20
Tutorial 0
Demonstration 20
Practical classes and workshops 40
Independent learning 112
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Develop a career progression plan in preparation for moving into animal health professions
LO2 Demonstrate safe and professional practice for the Clinical Placement

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1 Medication Administration, Bandaging, Handling, Infection Control, Pharmacy. Practical Assessment 60 N/A 20 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Professional Development Planning (PDP) 1 Planning document focusing on individual needs as they relate to a person's present situation and future expectations in terms of career prospects (2000-word written document and 10-minute presentation) 10 2000 80 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1
Professional Development Planning (PDP) 1

Reading List

Harvey, A. & Tasker, S., 2013. BSAVA manual of feline practice: a foundation manual. Gloucester : BSAVA. Gerrard, E., 2021. BSAVA pocketbook for veterinary nurses. 2nd ed. Gloucester: BSAVA.

Christenson , D. E., 2020. Veterinary Medical Terminology. 3rd ed. St. Louis: Elsevier.

Boden, E. & Andrews, A., 2017. Black's Student Veterinary Dictionary. 22nd ed. London: Bloomsbury.

Bexfield, N. & Lee, K., 2014. BSAVA guide to procedures in small animal practice. 2nd ed. Gloucester : BSAVA. Ballantyne, H., 2018. Veterinary nursing care plans: theory and practice. Boca Raton: Taylor & Francis.

Aspinall, V., 2019. Clinical procedures in veterinary nursing. 4th ed. Oxford: Elsevier.

Allerton, F., 2020. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part A: Canine and Feline. 10th ed. Gloucester: BSAVA. Ackerman, N., 2016. Aspinall's complete textbook of veterinary nursing.. 3rd ed. Oxford: Elsevier.

Ackerman, N., 2012. The consulting veterinary nurse. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell.

Hotson Moore, P. & Hughes, A., 2007. BSAVA manual of practical animal care. Gloucester: BSAVA.

Hutchinson, T. & Robinson, K., 2015. BSAVA Manual of Canine Practice: A Foundation Manual. Gloucester: BSAVA. Jones, M. & Mullineaux, E., 2007. BSAVA Manual of Practical Veterinary Nursing. Gloucester : BSAVA.

Mullineaux, E., Turner, L. & Cooper, B., 2020. The BSAVA textbook of veterinary nursing. 6th ed. Gloucester: BSAVA. Orpet, H. & Welsh, P., 2011. Handbook of veterinary nursing. Chichester: Blackwell.

Rock, A. H., 2007. Veterinary Pharmacology: A Practical Guide for the Veterinary Nurse. Oxford: Elsevier. Self, I., 2019. BSAVA guide to pain management in small animal practice. Gloucester : BSAVA.

Studdert, V. P., Gay, C. C. & Hinchcliff, K. W., 2020. Saunders Comprehensive Veterinary Dictionary. 5th ed. Oxford: Elsevier. Taibo, A., 2019. Veterinary Medical Terminology Guide and Workbook. 2nd ed. Hoboken: Wiley.

Tighe, M. M. & Brown, M., 2019. Mosby's Comprehensive Review for Veterinary Technicians. 5th ed. St. Louis: Elsevier.

Wortinger, A. & Burns, K., 2012. Nutrition and disease management for veterinary technicians and nurses. 2nd ed. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell. Relevant peer-reviewed journal articles will be provided as part of your expected learning in this module.